Make the most of your study time and enhance your health assessment abilities! The 7th Edition of Health Assessment for Nursing Practice emphasizes essential knowledge, offering clear guidelines for effective physical examinations and preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN). This updated seventh edition places a stronger focus on normal findings, introduces new boxes addressing LGBTQ+ considerations, and features new case studies modeled after the NGN Exam. Authored by respected nursing educators Susan Fickertt Wilson and Jean Foret Giddens, this ebook equips you to carry out precise assessments, excel in the NGN, and get ready for clinical practice.
Binder-Ready Edition: This ebook version of the complete textbook offers a practical, flexible, and customize-friendly alternative to traditional bound books. With the binder-ready format, students can adapt the content to suit their personal studying preferences!
– A tested two-column layout connects assessment methods with both typical and atypical findings.
– Vibrant, full-color photos and illustrations show how to execute key assessment techniques.
– UNIQUE! Concept Overview boxes introduce core ideas within the framework of health assessment.
– UNIQUE! Clinical Reasoning boxes offer insights by detailing the reasoning process of an experienced nurse when making clinical choices.
– Documenting Expected Findings sections illustrate how to accurately record normal findings, including entries in the electronic health record.
– Clear and accessible coverage delivers the essential information and assurance needed to conduct thorough health assessments and physical examinations.
– Chapter-ending Case Studies provide subjective and objective data about patients, prompting you to apply clinical judgment skills in answering relevant questions.
– Patients with Situational Variations sections focus on the unique circumstances or needs of individuals, such as those who are hearing impaired, utilize wheelchairs, or have other challenges.
– A clear distinction between fundamental skills and more advanced techniques allows you to differentiate basic procedures from those performed by seasoned practitioners or in specific situations.
– The Health Assessment Across the Life Span unit consists of four chapters that address the examination of patients at various stages of life, including older adults, pregnant individuals, infants, children, and adolescents.
– The Synthesis and Application of Health Assessment unit outlines strategies for integrating system assessments into a comprehensive evaluation, sharing findings with other healthcare team members, and tailoring assessments for patients in hospital environments.
Newer 8th edition available, see below
978-0323763196, 978-0323661195, 978-0323763219, 978-0323763202, 978-0323797665, 978-0443128448
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